Blintz – Russian pancakes

Russian pancakes are called blintz (or fondly blintchiki). Other names are blin, blini, blintchik, blinz or bliny. Blintz is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Russian cuisine. In Russia, blintz are often served with different fillings. Another common way of eating these tasty pancakes is to fold them into a triangle and dip in sour cream.

Ingredients (for 4-6 Persons)

300 g (=2,5 cups)

wheat flour

500 ml (=2 cups)

milk (warm)

25 g (=1 oz)

yeast

25 g (=1 oz)

butter

100 ml (=1/2 cup)

cream

2

eggs

2 tsp

sugar

1 tsp

salt

frying oil

Traditionally the dough for bliny should be made 5-6 hours before cooking. The real dough for bliny should consist of equal parts of flour and liquid. “Liquid” is not only milk, but also butter, eggs, cream and yeast. It is also important to make sure that:

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the yeast is very fresh (and do not take too much yeast!)

the dough is very smooth and there are no lumps

beaten egg whites are poured into the cream (and not vice versa!). This makes the pancakes especially tender.

Russian Pancakes Bliny – step by step

Mix yeast with milk, half of flour and warm butter and let the mixture rest for about 30 minutes.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Thoroughly mix yolks with sugar.

Beat cream until light and fluffy.

Beat egg whites until stiff and gradually add them into the whipped cream.